S.D. High Court Backs Grandparent Child Custody
South Dakota laws that allow grandparents and others to gain custody of children who aren't theirs are constitutional, the state Supreme Court said Thursday in a ruling that gives a couple another chance to seek custody of their 4-year-old granddaughter.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Adoption: 'The day my baby was taken away, part of me closed down'
Adoption: 'The day my baby was taken away, part of me closed down'
During the 1950s and 60s having a child out of wedlock was a huge scandal, and many unmarried girls were forced to give up their babies for adoption. In today's issue of YOU three women talk about their experiences of adoption and the impact it has had on their lives ever since.
During the 1950s and 60s having a child out of wedlock was a huge scandal, and many unmarried girls were forced to give up their babies for adoption. In today's issue of YOU three women talk about their experiences of adoption and the impact it has had on their lives ever since.
Neb. senators assess role in child welfare reform
Neb. senators assess role in child welfare reform
Some Nebraska lawmakers frustrated by state attempts to privatize foster care and other child welfare services could take more of a hand in that process this session.
Some Nebraska lawmakers frustrated by state attempts to privatize foster care and other child welfare services could take more of a hand in that process this session.
Kansas House creates new committee to review issues on foster care, other children's issues
Kansas House creates new committee to review issues on foster care, other children's issues
The Kansas House will have a new Children and Families Committee when lawmakers open their annual session on Jan. 10.
The Kansas House will have a new Children and Families Committee when lawmakers open their annual session on Jan. 10.
Kids, mom sue county over abuse in foster care
Kids, mom sue county over abuse in foster care
Elvin Laracuente of Westtown sits in an upstate prison cell, 16 months into a 13-year sentence after admitting he molested three of his estranged wife's foster children.
Elvin Laracuente of Westtown sits in an upstate prison cell, 16 months into a 13-year sentence after admitting he molested three of his estranged wife's foster children.
I am utterly sickened.
My first: Mommy
Isn't that sweet? Heartwarming? I'm all choked up.
Yes folks that's how they suck in the potential buyers. Remember this is a market. Not only are they selling your children, but they're selling the emotional benefits of acquiring one.
Isn't that sweet? Heartwarming? I'm all choked up.
Yes folks that's how they suck in the potential buyers. Remember this is a market. Not only are they selling your children, but they're selling the emotional benefits of acquiring one.
Did Pfizer Bribe Its Way Out of Criminal Charges in Nigeria?
Did Pfizer Bribe Its Way Out of Criminal Charges in Nigeria?
On Day 12 of WikiLeaks's release of U.S. State Department cables, the daily drip, drip, drip of diplomatic secrets implicated the pharmaceutical industry. The company was Pfizer, the country was Nigeria, and the context was the long-simmering, still-bitter aftermath of the drug giant's quick-and-dirty 1996 trials of an experimental antibiotic for children during a devastating meningitis outbreak. A truly chilling cautionary tale of industry-funded clinical trials in the developing world, this event is recalled in the West mainly as the inspiration for John le Carré's evil-pharma thriller The Constant Gardener.
On Day 12 of WikiLeaks's release of U.S. State Department cables, the daily drip, drip, drip of diplomatic secrets implicated the pharmaceutical industry. The company was Pfizer, the country was Nigeria, and the context was the long-simmering, still-bitter aftermath of the drug giant's quick-and-dirty 1996 trials of an experimental antibiotic for children during a devastating meningitis outbreak. A truly chilling cautionary tale of industry-funded clinical trials in the developing world, this event is recalled in the West mainly as the inspiration for John le Carré's evil-pharma thriller The Constant Gardener.
Rise in Rx Use in Children
Rise in Rx Use in Children
According to Medco Health Solutions Inc., roughly one in four children and nearly 30% of those ages 10 to 19 years take prescription medication on a routine basis.
According to Medco Health Solutions Inc., roughly one in four children and nearly 30% of those ages 10 to 19 years take prescription medication on a routine basis.
CPS Tyranny – Disturbing Developments in the Baby Cheyenne Case
CPS Tyranny – Disturbing Developments in the Baby Cheyenne Case
In a new twist in the Baby Cheyenne case, the mother has received demands with menaces from the CPS for $4119.33 for the maintenance costs of her other two children in CPS Custody.
In a new twist in the Baby Cheyenne case, the mother has received demands with menaces from the CPS for $4119.33 for the maintenance costs of her other two children in CPS Custody.
Panel: DWAI judge flaunted robe to get out of arrest
Panel: DWAI judge flaunted robe to get out of arrest
Albany County Family Court Judge Gerard Maney repeatedly asked police for "professional courtesy" and flaunted his status for "favorable treatment" during his alcohol-related driving arrest in Green Island in 2009, a judicial panel revealed Thursday in reprimanding the judge.
Note: Thanks Judge Maney. I needed a good laugh.
Albany County Family Court Judge Gerard Maney repeatedly asked police for "professional courtesy" and flaunted his status for "favorable treatment" during his alcohol-related driving arrest in Green Island in 2009, a judicial panel revealed Thursday in reprimanding the judge.
Note: Thanks Judge Maney. I needed a good laugh.
Around 1.5 million homeless as US enters 2011
Around 1.5 million homeless as US enters 2011
Note: And a lot of them come from the foster care system.
With the New Year just a day ahead, the United States has about 1.5 million people in need of shelter. How dire is the situation? We got some insight from Massachusetts social worker Jay S. Levy.
Note: And a lot of them come from the foster care system.
With the New Year just a day ahead, the United States has about 1.5 million people in need of shelter. How dire is the situation? We got some insight from Massachusetts social worker Jay S. Levy.
In Egypt, forum highlights the problem of human trafficking
In Egypt, forum highlights the problem of human trafficking
LUXOR, Egypt, 30 December 2010 - UNICEF Child Protection Chief Susan Bissell, Egypt Representative Philippe Duamelle and Regional Goodwill Ambassador Mahmoud Kabil joined 300 business and civil society leaders and celebrities at a forum in Luxor, Egypt, earlier this December, to highlight the scourge of human trafficking and consider recommendations on how to prevent the practice.
LUXOR, Egypt, 30 December 2010 - UNICEF Child Protection Chief Susan Bissell, Egypt Representative Philippe Duamelle and Regional Goodwill Ambassador Mahmoud Kabil joined 300 business and civil society leaders and celebrities at a forum in Luxor, Egypt, earlier this December, to highlight the scourge of human trafficking and consider recommendations on how to prevent the practice.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Deleted Article Alert
Here's an article that I would really like to share with all of you, my beloved readers, but I'm sure that CPS probably threatened to take away the kids of the author or something.
It was just published today, but it's gone. Disappeared from the servers. For whatever reason. So I will share with you what I got. And what I got is what you get. It came as an alert. But now it's gone.
Hopefully another news source with a little bit of balls will republish the article. I doubt it though.
It's a secret.
It was just published today, but it's gone. Disappeared from the servers. For whatever reason. So I will share with you what I got. And what I got is what you get. It came as an alert. But now it's gone.
Child welfare officials under microscope after death, abuse cases
Child welfare officials came under scrutiny in 2010, after one child died and another suffered years of sexual abuse. New policies were put in place after a ...
Hopefully another news source with a little bit of balls will republish the article. I doubt it though.
It's a secret.
Child Porn Case Exposes Dangerous Loophole In Foster Care System
Child Porn Case Exposes Dangerous Loophole In Foster Care System
A recent child porn arrest may have exposed a potentially dangerous loophole in the law designed to protect foster children.
A recent child porn arrest may have exposed a potentially dangerous loophole in the law designed to protect foster children.
How To Become a Foster Parent
OMFG.
This is what we call foster parent recruitment propaganda. This is the creation and spreading of misinformation to the gullible by somebody who needs to get a life.
You see folks, they are looking for the gullible because that is the kind of person who becomes a foster parent. What, do you honestly believe that good people with half a clue would participate in the warehousing of children for such a corrupt and fraudulent system as the Child Protective Industry?
No! The Child Protective Industry prefers the type of person who doesn't understand that they're getting screwed like a real parent.
Being a foster parent can be as rewarding for you as for the children. Make sure you’re ready and qualified for the challenge.
Note: My ass.
This is what we call foster parent recruitment propaganda. This is the creation and spreading of misinformation to the gullible by somebody who needs to get a life.
You see folks, they are looking for the gullible because that is the kind of person who becomes a foster parent. What, do you honestly believe that good people with half a clue would participate in the warehousing of children for such a corrupt and fraudulent system as the Child Protective Industry?
No! The Child Protective Industry prefers the type of person who doesn't understand that they're getting screwed like a real parent.
Being a foster parent can be as rewarding for you as for the children. Make sure you’re ready and qualified for the challenge.
Note: My ass.
Govt to form welfare board to protect child rights
Govt to form welfare board to protect child rights
The government will form a 19-member National Child Welfare Board to monitor the children's rights, risky child labour, and ensure education and health services.
The government will form a 19-member National Child Welfare Board to monitor the children's rights, risky child labour, and ensure education and health services.
Upset with Public Defender’s Office, woman may sue
Upset with Public Defender’s Office, woman may sue
A Freeland woman who lost an appeal of a court ruling that terminated her parental rights said she is considering filing a lawsuit against the Luzerne County Public Defender’s Office, which has admitted it mishandled her case.
A Freeland woman who lost an appeal of a court ruling that terminated her parental rights said she is considering filing a lawsuit against the Luzerne County Public Defender’s Office, which has admitted it mishandled her case.
Custody battle over dog wastes court's time
Custody battle over dog wastes court's time
There are many good reasons for going to court. A separated couple fighting over the family dog is not among them.
This according to a decision handed down earlier this month by Justice Ted Zarzeczny of the Court of Queen's Bench in Regina.
There are many good reasons for going to court. A separated couple fighting over the family dog is not among them.
This according to a decision handed down earlier this month by Justice Ted Zarzeczny of the Court of Queen's Bench in Regina.
Class Action Lawsuit against the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Class Action Lawsuit against the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
With a little luck, The Ontario College of Social Workers will soon be defending against a lawsuit focused on why they allow employees of various Children’s Aid Societies to practice as social workers without being registered.
With a little luck, The Ontario College of Social Workers will soon be defending against a lawsuit focused on why they allow employees of various Children’s Aid Societies to practice as social workers without being registered.
The Possibilities of Foster Parenting
This is a new blog done by a worker who has been around for a while. Usually I would instantly pick on workers simply because they are workers, but I am rather impressed by the honesty of this post.
The Possibilities of Foster Parenting
The Possibilities of Foster Parenting
A shroud of secrecy
A shroud of secrecy
Our Dec. 16 cover story, “Ripped apart at the seams,” by Meredith J. Cooper, has gotten a lot of reader response, most of it favorable but some not. Unfortunately, the negative comments were not publishable as submitted, so I’ve chosen to mention them here.
Our Dec. 16 cover story, “Ripped apart at the seams,” by Meredith J. Cooper, has gotten a lot of reader response, most of it favorable but some not. Unfortunately, the negative comments were not publishable as submitted, so I’ve chosen to mention them here.
The top 7 parenting controversies of 2010
The top 7 parenting controversies of 2010
There's always someone standing by to give moms and dads advice. Confusing advice, for the most part
There's always someone standing by to give moms and dads advice. Confusing advice, for the most part
Update: $300K Bond for Russellville Man Charged in Foster Child's Death
Update: $300K Bond for Russellville Man Charged in Foster Child's Death
Bond has been set at $300,000 for a foster father in Russellville who was jailed on a murder charge earlier this week.
Bond has been set at $300,000 for a foster father in Russellville who was jailed on a murder charge earlier this week.
Gay rights debate takes twist in Virginia
Gay rights debate takes twist in Virginia
The Virginia-based Family Foundation said the proposed legislation is unwarranted and could hamper private businesses and religious institutions. Church-based schools and social services could be forced to serve or hire gay people or shut down, said spokesman Chris Freund.
Freund said Catholic adoption agencies in Massachusetts closed after anti-discrimination laws were expanded there.
The Virginia-based Family Foundation said the proposed legislation is unwarranted and could hamper private businesses and religious institutions. Church-based schools and social services could be forced to serve or hire gay people or shut down, said spokesman Chris Freund.
Freund said Catholic adoption agencies in Massachusetts closed after anti-discrimination laws were expanded there.
Autistic teen allowed to become a woman: Report
Autistic teen allowed to become a woman: Report
Melbourne: In an extraordinary case, a 16-year-old autistic schoolboy has been allowed by a court in Australia to become a woman on the condition that he gets his sperm frozen in case he wants to have children in the future.
Melbourne: In an extraordinary case, a 16-year-old autistic schoolboy has been allowed by a court in Australia to become a woman on the condition that he gets his sperm frozen in case he wants to have children in the future.
Should a 16-Year-Old Autistic Boy Be Allowed to Get a Sex Change?
Should a 16-Year-Old Autistic Boy Be Allowed to Get a Sex Change?
A 16-year-old Australian boy known as “O” was granted permission by family court judge Linda Dessau to begin drug treatment to enable a sex change. O has been diagnosed with a mild case of Asperger’s syndrome, but was determined to be “mature enough to know what he wanted,” the Daily Telegraph reports.
A 16-year-old Australian boy known as “O” was granted permission by family court judge Linda Dessau to begin drug treatment to enable a sex change. O has been diagnosed with a mild case of Asperger’s syndrome, but was determined to be “mature enough to know what he wanted,” the Daily Telegraph reports.
Dumb Decisions and Stupid Mistakes to Avoid in Rhode Island Family Court
Dumb Decisions and Stupid Mistakes to Avoid in Rhode Island Family Court
In my 13 years as a Rhode Island Child Custody Lawyer, I have seen many fathers and mothers make inane and stupid decisions during the course of Rhode Island Child Custody Proceedings. Sometimes winning your RI Child Custody is about the mistakes that you avoid rather than what you do right.
In my 13 years as a Rhode Island Child Custody Lawyer, I have seen many fathers and mothers make inane and stupid decisions during the course of Rhode Island Child Custody Proceedings. Sometimes winning your RI Child Custody is about the mistakes that you avoid rather than what you do right.
Life ban for social worker over Gary Glitter joke e-mail
Life ban for social worker over Gary Glitter joke e-mail
A SOCIAL worker who sent a joke e-mail with a picture of Gary Glitter "smuggling" an Asian child through an airport has received a life ban from the profession.
Note: Here is the pic.
A SOCIAL worker who sent a joke e-mail with a picture of Gary Glitter "smuggling" an Asian child through an airport has received a life ban from the profession.
Note: Here is the pic.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The pains of being a foster brother: My son describes his attachment and the dread of potential loss
The pains of being a foster brother: My son describes his attachment and the dread of potential loss
It has come to my attention that people want to hear the (not so) bad side of being a foster brother. Let me start by saying that the most painful thing is knowing that we might not have her forever.
Note: A heartwarming blog post from the Foster Shrink.
It has come to my attention that people want to hear the (not so) bad side of being a foster brother. Let me start by saying that the most painful thing is knowing that we might not have her forever.
Note: A heartwarming blog post from the Foster Shrink.
DSWD chief urges immediate passage of Foster Care Bill
Developing Child Protective Industries.
DSWD chief urges immediate passage of Foster Care Bill
MANILA, Philippines (PNA) — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon "Dinky" Juliano-Soliman on Wednesday urged members of the House of Congress to prioritize the immediate passage of the Foster Care Bill.
DSWD chief urges immediate passage of Foster Care Bill
MANILA, Philippines (PNA) — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon "Dinky" Juliano-Soliman on Wednesday urged members of the House of Congress to prioritize the immediate passage of the Foster Care Bill.
Accused foster son killer in court
"We love you little Dale, you haven't been forgotten. You've got family and grandparents who love you, and momma misses you," cried Stacy Kelley just minutes after watching her son's accused killer through a glass, courtroom divider.
Kid Care Report
We put local child care centers under the microscope to see how they rate with the state.
Children Services Visits 'Teen Mom' Victim
Children Services Visits 'Teen Mom' Victim
Child Protective Services has just arrived at the home of Gary Shirley, the alleged "Teen Mom" beating victim.
Child Protective Services has just arrived at the home of Gary Shirley, the alleged "Teen Mom" beating victim.
Sounds like the run around to me.
LK
Please post this. I had to remove the name of the advocate from the e-mail.
Below, is an email I received from the Ontario Provincial Advocates Office, today December 27, 2010.
All this time we thought that the Advocate wants and needs mandate over CAS and then this advocate from the Provincial Advocates office sends me this e-mail after speaking to her supervisor about my question.
My question was: can the advocates office help me get back a program that was canceled while my son was in care of CAS when CAS are no longer involved and my son is back in our care?
The advocate's office has told me for the past year and a half, that they can not help or advocate for my severely autistic son while he is in the care of CAS because my son can not speak "ask for help" from them. Now, their telling me that I have to file a complaint against CAS through CFSRB even when CAS is no longer involved.
Under what grounds would I file a complaint against CAS if they are no longer involved?
AND
Since when does the advocate not provide advocate services for special needs children and their families who are trying to access services and programs?
Perhaps someone out there can assist..... make sense of this.
It makes no sense to start a second war with CAS by filing a complaint against them through FCSRB when it is clearly the mandate and job of the provincial advocate to advocate for services and programs.....especially for special needs children.
_________________________________________
Good Afternoon,
I am writing to follow-up on our telephone conversation from Dec 21st. You had called our offices enquiring about getting help for your son when he comes back into your care in Feb 2011.
You will need to contact the Waterloo CAS for any services that Gordon requires at that time. If you are not happy with the services that you are receiving from the CAS, you have the option to contact the Child and Family Service Review Board to make a complaint. I have attached a link to their website: http://cfsrb.ca/en/cfsrb/your-rights/scenario-two
Please post this. I had to remove the name of the advocate from the e-mail.
Below, is an email I received from the Ontario Provincial Advocates Office, today December 27, 2010.
All this time we thought that the Advocate wants and needs mandate over CAS and then this advocate from the Provincial Advocates office sends me this e-mail after speaking to her supervisor about my question.
My question was: can the advocates office help me get back a program that was canceled while my son was in care of CAS when CAS are no longer involved and my son is back in our care?
The advocate's office has told me for the past year and a half, that they can not help or advocate for my severely autistic son while he is in the care of CAS because my son can not speak "ask for help" from them. Now, their telling me that I have to file a complaint against CAS through CFSRB even when CAS is no longer involved.
Under what grounds would I file a complaint against CAS if they are no longer involved?
AND
Since when does the advocate not provide advocate services for special needs children and their families who are trying to access services and programs?
Perhaps someone out there can assist..... make sense of this.
It makes no sense to start a second war with CAS by filing a complaint against them through FCSRB when it is clearly the mandate and job of the provincial advocate to advocate for services and programs.....especially for special needs children.
_________________________________________
Good Afternoon,
I am writing to follow-up on our telephone conversation from Dec 21st. You had called our offices enquiring about getting help for your son when he comes back into your care in Feb 2011.
You will need to contact the Waterloo CAS for any services that Gordon requires at that time. If you are not happy with the services that you are receiving from the CAS, you have the option to contact the Child and Family Service Review Board to make a complaint. I have attached a link to their website: http://cfsrb.ca/en/cfsrb/your-rights/scenario-two
Child Advocates: State Over-Medicates Foster Kids
Child Advocates: State Over-Medicates Foster Kids
Advocates for children say Georgia’s foster kids are over-medicated. A bill that’s already been filed would establish oversight on how much the children are prescribed.
Advocates for children say Georgia’s foster kids are over-medicated. A bill that’s already been filed would establish oversight on how much the children are prescribed.
WikiLeaks Reveals (More) Foul Play in Pfizer Drug Case
WikiLeaks Reveals (More) Foul Play in Pfizer Drug Case
Connecticut has been sucked into the controversy surrounding the WikiLeaks release of secret U.S. diplomatic cables, and the reason is the legal and financial issues swirling around Pfizer’s controversial 1996 drug test on desperately ill children in Nigeria. One of those secret documents could result in new lawsuits in Connecticut, according to a lawyer in the case.
Connecticut has been sucked into the controversy surrounding the WikiLeaks release of secret U.S. diplomatic cables, and the reason is the legal and financial issues swirling around Pfizer’s controversial 1996 drug test on desperately ill children in Nigeria. One of those secret documents could result in new lawsuits in Connecticut, according to a lawyer in the case.
Man admits to foster sister’s murder
According to the police, 25-year-old Braxton Vaughn contacted Plainfield Police just before 4 a.m. Wednesday and admitted he killed his foster sister.
EXCLUSIVE: Child Services Brings Daughter Back To Psycho Teen Mom Amber Portwood
EXCLUSIVE: Child Services Brings Daughter Back To Teen Mom Amber Portwood
The Indiana Department of Child Services is reuniting Teen Mom star Amber Portwood with her two-year-old daughter Leah on Wednesday, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.
The Indiana Department of Child Services is reuniting Teen Mom star Amber Portwood with her two-year-old daughter Leah on Wednesday, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.
Psychiatry—Labeling Kids with Bogus 'Mental Disorders'
There is only one mental health disorder: Psychiatristentia Delusiono Grandeur Disorder (PDGD) Suffers believe themselves to be the sole arbiters of mental health and they compulsively invent new names for mental health disorders and then accuse people of suffering from them. These are seriously disturbed and dangerous individuals best not approached alone. Symptoms include breaking into a sweat and being struck dumb when encountering someone who understands logical fallacies.
Wouldn't this be like removing half the brain?
Teachers to be trained in social work
TEACHING students at La Trobe University will next year be able to study social work and student welfare as part of a new degree aimed at connecting troubled school students with the right help at the right time.
TEACHING students at La Trobe University will next year be able to study social work and student welfare as part of a new degree aimed at connecting troubled school students with the right help at the right time.
CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010
CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010
Congress passed the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act December 10. CAPTA was first passed in 1974 and was last reauthorized for five years under the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003. In late September 2010, Senators Christopher Dodd (D-CT), Michael Enzi (R-WY), and Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced the reauthorizing legislation (S. 3817).
Note: Know thy enemy.
Congress passed the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act December 10. CAPTA was first passed in 1974 and was last reauthorized for five years under the Keeping Children and Families Safe Act of 2003. In late September 2010, Senators Christopher Dodd (D-CT), Michael Enzi (R-WY), and Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced the reauthorizing legislation (S. 3817).
Note: Know thy enemy.
Northern Ireland government to probe child abuse cover-ups in church, state institutions
Northern Ireland government to probe child abuse cover-ups in church, state institutions
Northern Ireland's government says it will investigate decades of cover-ups of child abuse in boarding schools and other institutions run by the Catholic Church, Protestant denominations and the state.
Northern Ireland's government says it will investigate decades of cover-ups of child abuse in boarding schools and other institutions run by the Catholic Church, Protestant denominations and the state.
Teen Mom “Amber” Released from Jail
Teen Mom “Amber” Released from Jail
Just a little over 24 hours in jail and Teen Mom star, Amber Portwood, has been released from an Indiana jail. The 20-year old was released on a $5,000 bond after she surrendered to Madison County Sheriff’s Department to answer to charges of felony domestic battery and neglect.
Just a little over 24 hours in jail and Teen Mom star, Amber Portwood, has been released from an Indiana jail. The 20-year old was released on a $5,000 bond after she surrendered to Madison County Sheriff’s Department to answer to charges of felony domestic battery and neglect.
Is this the result of Child Protection interventions?
Is this the result of Child Protection interventions?
I have previously said that the only thing Child Protection is concerned with is winning in courts. I have also said they should be, and are legally supposed to be, more concerned with the welfare of the children.
I have previously said that the only thing Child Protection is concerned with is winning in courts. I have also said they should be, and are legally supposed to be, more concerned with the welfare of the children.
Report finds many prosecutors in California have committed misconduct
Report finds many prosecutors in California have committed misconduct
A law school study discovers 707 cases in which state, U.S. and appellate courts found misconduct in opinions between 1997 and 2009. The authors criticize the State Bar for disciplining only 6 prosecutors.
A law school study discovers 707 cases in which state, U.S. and appellate courts found misconduct in opinions between 1997 and 2009. The authors criticize the State Bar for disciplining only 6 prosecutors.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Legally Kidnapped has reached another major milestone...
This is Legally Kidnapped's 15,000th Post!!!
And yes folks, I still manage to have time for a life. Believe it or not.
Orange County Child Custody “Charade” Exposed
Orange County Child Custody “Charade” Exposed
Last week, the North Carolina Court of Appeals vacated a child custody order entered by Orange County District Court Judge Joe Buckner, calling the child custody case a “charade.” The case involves a 3-year old boy who was removed from Nevada by Mormons so he could be adopted in North Carolina without his mother’s consent.
The Court of Appeals agreed with the young boy’s mother, Emily M. McManaway, that Judge Buckner’s order must be vacated because he failed to hear any evidence before awarding sole custody of McManaway’s son to her brother and his wife when they had already given the young boy away to a Surry County couple they had met online.
Last week, the North Carolina Court of Appeals vacated a child custody order entered by Orange County District Court Judge Joe Buckner, calling the child custody case a “charade.” The case involves a 3-year old boy who was removed from Nevada by Mormons so he could be adopted in North Carolina without his mother’s consent.
The Court of Appeals agreed with the young boy’s mother, Emily M. McManaway, that Judge Buckner’s order must be vacated because he failed to hear any evidence before awarding sole custody of McManaway’s son to her brother and his wife when they had already given the young boy away to a Surry County couple they had met online.
Homeless for the Holidays
Homeless for the Holidays
For most of us this month marks an annual tradition of gathering with family and friends for the holidays. For others the season can pass entirely without family get-togethers or celebration. Regrettably, this frequently can be the case for the 25,000 teenagers who age-out of foster care each year.
For most of us this month marks an annual tradition of gathering with family and friends for the holidays. For others the season can pass entirely without family get-togethers or celebration. Regrettably, this frequently can be the case for the 25,000 teenagers who age-out of foster care each year.
Forced ABROAD to adopt our girl after the council said we were too white for them
Forced ABROAD to adopt our girl after the council said we were too white for them
AFTER three hours of intimate revelations, Francesca Polini is exhausted.
Her questioner now knows how often she has sex, what she disliked about her mum and why she split from her first boyfriend.
AFTER three hours of intimate revelations, Francesca Polini is exhausted.
Her questioner now knows how often she has sex, what she disliked about her mum and why she split from her first boyfriend.
Vetting delays ‘stifle’ fostering system
Vetting delays ‘stifle’ fostering system
CHILDREN are having to remain in special care units instead of being placed with foster families because of lengthy waiting times for Garda vetting.
CHILDREN are having to remain in special care units instead of being placed with foster families because of lengthy waiting times for Garda vetting.
Foster Care Blame Game
Foster Care Blame Game
Whose fault is it anyway? Foster care, that is.
Note: It isn't mine!
I did, BTW, leave a comment on this post. Perhaps it will be posted, perhaps it won't. You know how these social wrecker types are so sensitive when the
Whose fault is it anyway? Foster care, that is.
Note: It isn't mine!
I did, BTW, leave a comment on this post. Perhaps it will be posted, perhaps it won't. You know how these social wrecker types are so sensitive when the
Martinez names CYFD Secretary
The social worker from El Paso, TX will take on the challenge of fixing one of the state's most troubled agencies.
Mother, child ordered to visit Mexico in custody case
An Albuquerque mother has been ordered by a local judge to travel to Mexico in a unique child custody ruling.
Wow! The sheep will now even report child abuse that they see on TV.
Apparently Not Everyone Enjoys Being a Reality Star
Felony domestic battery and child neglect charges have been filed against 20-year-old Amber Portwood of MTV’s “Teen Mom.”
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Anne Houseworth of the Indiana Department of Child Services said dozens of viewers called the state’s child abuse hotline to report Portwood’s outbursts.
Felony domestic battery and child neglect charges have been filed against 20-year-old Amber Portwood of MTV’s “Teen Mom.”
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Anne Houseworth of the Indiana Department of Child Services said dozens of viewers called the state’s child abuse hotline to report Portwood’s outbursts.
Anonymous Submission
My stepson was beaten 4 times by his mom’s boyfriend before anyone did a thing. DCFS of MO never charged him even though the state we live in named the boyfriend as the abuser. This mom even said she did it one time to cover up. We had to go to trial and this child had to suffer so much for years before they would remove him and place him with dad. They later dropped the case and found no evidence of abuse. If the dad has done this, he would have been in jail for sure. This mom was even under supervised visits at one time and they still did nothing. He was finally given to the dad with joint custody and the mother picked him up for visits with the boyfriend who put him in the hospital. It was unreal. I have no respect for them and I really want the laws to change. When you really need them they suck, when its not needed they take your child.
Should Levi Johnston Let Bristol Move to Arizona with Their Kid?
Should Levi Johnston Let Bristol Move to Arizona with Their Kid?
With her successful season of "Dancing With the Stars" out of the way, Bristol Palin has big plans for her future, starting with the purchase of a new home in Arizona.
With her successful season of "Dancing With the Stars" out of the way, Bristol Palin has big plans for her future, starting with the purchase of a new home in Arizona.
Study of the Day: A Quarter of American Children Take Drugs We Don’t Know Much About
Study of the Day: A Quarter of American Children Take Drugs We Don’t Know Much About
According to a recent study from Medico Health Solutions Inc., a leading American pharmacy-benefit manager, more than a quarter of U.S. children and teenagers are taking prescription medication on a regular basis. Close to 7 percent are on more than one medication.
http://druggingchildren.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-percent-of-american-children-take.html
According to a recent study from Medico Health Solutions Inc., a leading American pharmacy-benefit manager, more than a quarter of U.S. children and teenagers are taking prescription medication on a regular basis. Close to 7 percent are on more than one medication.
http://druggingchildren.blogspot.com/2010/12/25-percent-of-american-children-take.html
SNTV - It's a boy for Elton John
Elton John and David Furnish announce the birth of their son Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish via a surrogate on Christmas morning.
ShowBiz Minute: Elton, Film Registry, Teen Mom
Sir Elton John is now a father; 25 films selected to the National Film Registry; Reality star of MTV's 'Teen Mom' star arrested for felony domestic battery and child neglect charges.
If the foster care system was a teacher, what would it TEACH long-term foster kids?
Giving credit where credit is due. This is one of the best blogs out there. I urge you to check out some of her earlier posts. This person is a fantastic writer and tells it like it is.
If the foster care system was a teacher, what would it TEACH long-term foster kids?
If the foster care system was a teacher, what would it TEACH long-term foster kids?
Assange: “I fell into a hornet’s nest of revolutionary feminism”
Assange: “I fell into a hornet’s nest of revolutionary feminism”
Julian Assange, in the legal fight of his life after having been accused of rape by two Swedish women who discovered he was sleeping with both of them concurrently, has called Sweden “the Saudi Arabia of feminism.”
Julian Assange, in the legal fight of his life after having been accused of rape by two Swedish women who discovered he was sleeping with both of them concurrently, has called Sweden “the Saudi Arabia of feminism.”
Feminism Responsible For The Fall Of Rome
Feminism Responsible For The Fall Of Rome
This guy draws an interesting comparison between feminism in ancient Rome and present day America, and how the rise of feminism portends a civilization’s collapse. The parallels are chilling. Yeah, it’s Reddit, waddaya want from me? You think you’re gonna get this kind of cutting edge analysis in the New York Beta Times?
This guy draws an interesting comparison between feminism in ancient Rome and present day America, and how the rise of feminism portends a civilization’s collapse. The parallels are chilling. Yeah, it’s Reddit, waddaya want from me? You think you’re gonna get this kind of cutting edge analysis in the New York Beta Times?
Mel Gibson Obtains Increased Child Custody
Mel Gibson Obtains Increased Child Custody
Without a doubt, there is no excusing much of Mel Gibson’s outrageous behavior over the last few years. Most recently, the almost unbelievable voice mails left for his estranged girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, left many wondering if Mel Gibson couldn’t stand to learn a lesson or ten about low-contact with a high-conflict ex girlfriend in a child custody case. If nothing else, many others can learn from his mistakes in leaving such volatile voice mails in the face of losing access to your children.
Without a doubt, there is no excusing much of Mel Gibson’s outrageous behavior over the last few years. Most recently, the almost unbelievable voice mails left for his estranged girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, left many wondering if Mel Gibson couldn’t stand to learn a lesson or ten about low-contact with a high-conflict ex girlfriend in a child custody case. If nothing else, many others can learn from his mistakes in leaving such volatile voice mails in the face of losing access to your children.
Does Child Protective Services steal children?
As a way of showing you, my beloved readers, the ignorance and the lack of awareness regarding the Child Protective Industry, I have asked a question in Yahoo Answers.
I will pick a winner tomorrow. The prize: Kudos and Virtual Hugs for the best answer.
Does Child Protective Services steal children?
I will pick a winner tomorrow. The prize: Kudos and Virtual Hugs for the best answer.
Does Child Protective Services steal children?
False report by Salem man mars family's holiday
False report by Salem man mars family's holiday
The joy of Christmas morning was "shattered" for a young Beverly family, police said, after an acquaintance called police falsely claiming the father was about to kill his family and himself.
The joy of Christmas morning was "shattered" for a young Beverly family, police said, after an acquaintance called police falsely claiming the father was about to kill his family and himself.
Joseph Gets a Visit from Child Protection Services
Joseph has an unexpected visit from Child Protection Services about the baby Jesus. Will Jesus be taken from him? Find out in this video!
You can tell everybody this is our son: Elton John and David Furnish welcome baby Zachary with help of a surrogate mother
You can tell everybody this is our son: Elton John and David Furnish welcome baby Zachary with help of a surrogate mother
Elton John and his civil partner David Furnish have announced they are proud parents to a healthy baby boy.
Elton John and his civil partner David Furnish have announced they are proud parents to a healthy baby boy.
Babies falling victim to Childcare Act
Babies falling victim to Childcare Act
Baby Faith has been abandoned – not by the young mother who gave her up for adoption but by the system that was meant to help her.
Baby Faith has been abandoned – not by the young mother who gave her up for adoption but by the system that was meant to help her.
Girls Aloud - Coyle 'Haunted' By Failed Adoption Bid
Girls Aloud - Coyle 'Haunted' By Failed Adoption Bid
GIRLS ALOUD star NADINE COYLE will be "haunted forever" by the face of an orphan she dreamed of adopting - because she'll always "regret" allowing red tape to stop her from taking in the youngster.
GIRLS ALOUD star NADINE COYLE will be "haunted forever" by the face of an orphan she dreamed of adopting - because she'll always "regret" allowing red tape to stop her from taking in the youngster.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Attn: Wendy and Josh Rougeau of Clarkston Michigan!!!!
Couple turns to billboard to help adoption effort
Wendy and Josh Rougeau of Clarkston always wanted to adopt a child, and now they've turned to a billboard to help advertise.
Want a kid? Call Bill Johnson at the Michigan Children's Institute!!! He's got plenty. And maybe, just maybe, as our beloved Unhappy Grammy suggests, he'll get CPS to go and steal you one, but only if you're picky or want something specific like a healthy white newborn.
(517) 241-7052
JohnsonB3@michigan.gov
You could also try: Kate Hanley DHS - Grand Tower (Lansing) HanleyK@michigan.gov
Infertility does not equal entitlement.
And hey, I'm only trying to help right?
Wendy and Josh Rougeau of Clarkston always wanted to adopt a child, and now they've turned to a billboard to help advertise.
Want a kid? Call Bill Johnson at the Michigan Children's Institute!!! He's got plenty. And maybe, just maybe, as our beloved Unhappy Grammy suggests, he'll get CPS to go and steal you one, but only if you're picky or want something specific like a healthy white newborn.
(517) 241-7052
JohnsonB3@michigan.gov
You could also try: Kate Hanley DHS - Grand Tower (Lansing) HanleyK@michigan.gov
Infertility does not equal entitlement.
And hey, I'm only trying to help right?
'Teen Mom' Amber -- Arrested for Beating Baby Daddy
'Teen Mom' Amber -- Arrested for Beating Baby Daddy
"Teen Mom" Amber Portwood is currently behind bars in an Indiana jail -- stemming from allegations she beat up her baby daddy ... TMZ has learned.
"Teen Mom" Amber Portwood is currently behind bars in an Indiana jail -- stemming from allegations she beat up her baby daddy ... TMZ has learned.
Couple uses billboard to try to adopt a child
Clarkston couple turns to billboard to help their effort to adopt a newborn baby.
Derek Benham charged with foster son's 2008 death
Derek Benham charged with foster son's 2008 death
A prosecutor says he's filed a first-degree murder charge against a Pope County man whose 5-year-old foster son died in 2008.
A prosecutor says he's filed a first-degree murder charge against a Pope County man whose 5-year-old foster son died in 2008.
SS Child Kidnapping In Progress..
Yes Folks! See The British Babystealers In Action. The sound quality sucks though.
New aboriginal child welfare agency draws mixed reaction
New aboriginal child welfare agency draws mixed reaction
An agreement has been signed that gives aboriginal people in the Fraser Valley more control over child protection services formerly delivered by the provincial child and family ministry.
An agreement has been signed that gives aboriginal people in the Fraser Valley more control over child protection services formerly delivered by the provincial child and family ministry.
CPS took my baby girl last night...I'm a total wreck!!
CPS took my baby girl last night...I'm a total wreck!!
If you are here to read and bash, please just stop reading here. I don't need anymore stress on my plate right now. I've got enough going on!
If you are here to read and bash, please just stop reading here. I don't need anymore stress on my plate right now. I've got enough going on!
Division satisfies mom of bullied boy
Division satisfies mom of bullied boy
A relieved Winnipeg mother says she's satisfied the St. James-Assiniboia School Division is putting an end to the bullying her nine-year-old son has suffered.
A relieved Winnipeg mother says she's satisfied the St. James-Assiniboia School Division is putting an end to the bullying her nine-year-old son has suffered.
Troubled preteens may become delinquents
Troubled preteens may become delinquents
Note: No s*** Sherlock!
Preteens dabbling in vandalism, bullying and truancy are more likely to be in trouble with the law as teenagers, according to a new study by Montreal researchers.
Note: Another case of spending money on a study to prove that which we already know.
Note: No s*** Sherlock!
Preteens dabbling in vandalism, bullying and truancy are more likely to be in trouble with the law as teenagers, according to a new study by Montreal researchers.
Note: Another case of spending money on a study to prove that which we already know.
Top psychologist says children need traditional valuesTop psychologist says children need traditional values
Top psychologist says children need traditional values
A TOP Government advisor has recommended a return of good old fashioned family values in a bid to stem the increase of violent teens.
Note: There you have it. This is a great article which speaks to the difficulties that parents face thanks to the child protective industry even though it doesn't mention the fact that the child protective industry has instilled so much fear into parents by taking so many children away.
A TOP Government advisor has recommended a return of good old fashioned family values in a bid to stem the increase of violent teens.
Note: There you have it. This is a great article which speaks to the difficulties that parents face thanks to the child protective industry even though it doesn't mention the fact that the child protective industry has instilled so much fear into parents by taking so many children away.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Baby LK Report For December 26th 2010
Baby LK Report For December 26th 2010
For these stories and all the latest dirt on the Child Protective Industry visit Legally Kidnapped at http://www.LegallyKidnapped.blogspot.com
It was a slow week due to the holiday, but there's still plenty to tell.
A former cop turned child protective worker gets busted with child porn
and much much more..
Submitted by Paula
Traverse City Michigan. A hell hole of government sin. Police that get in drunken brawls, video taped at bars, vehicular accidents without reprimand. While his brethren officers lose their jobs for not giving the breathalyzer test. The family court judge Stowe, embezzling $70,000.00 of parental payments to pay off his mistress's ex husband. Another judge owns the alcohol and drug testing centers while the prosecuting attorney owns the treatment houses. Oh how the towns people are getting officially farmed.
I was assaulted. Lost 1.5 pints of blood at the hospital, most likely near4 pints. 5 days later I returned to the hospital only to have my child stolen, physical demands by the evil cps entourage only made my health worse, they proverbially beat me from healing properly because I believed if I truly did all they required my daughter would be returned, my business failed because of their time requirements, my home foreclosed, now I roam the streets praying that someone will take a Chance in hiring me...oh, bad economy....now I watch as the world dies to corporate capitalistic disease and I cry a freedoms' cry of WHORE OF BABYLON USA IsraHelL BURST RELEASE THE PRISONERS WITHIN YOUR GIRTH~SPEW YOUR WEALTH ACROSS THE EARTH HEALING THE DESTRUCTION YOU CAUSED IN THE FIRST
I was assaulted. Lost 1.5 pints of blood at the hospital, most likely near4 pints. 5 days later I returned to the hospital only to have my child stolen, physical demands by the evil cps entourage only made my health worse, they proverbially beat me from healing properly because I believed if I truly did all they required my daughter would be returned, my business failed because of their time requirements, my home foreclosed, now I roam the streets praying that someone will take a Chance in hiring me...oh, bad economy....now I watch as the world dies to corporate capitalistic disease and I cry a freedoms' cry of WHORE OF BABYLON USA IsraHelL BURST RELEASE THE PRISONERS WITHIN YOUR GIRTH~SPEW YOUR WEALTH ACROSS THE EARTH HEALING THE DESTRUCTION YOU CAUSED IN THE FIRST
Who to call? Submitted by an Advocate.
Every time DHS dose some wrong, Report them to
www.projectsafechildhood.gov
A nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation. Led by United States Attorneys’ Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.
www.projectsafechildhood.gov
A nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation. Led by United States Attorneys’ Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.
Submitted by Jeff and Kelly
Well it all started with a false positive for meth when my youngest was born. But somehow the false positive part did not matter anymore. CPS worked their way in to our lives and in to our home. Before I knew what was going on they came with the cops and took my two children that were home. They checked my house out and said everything was good. lots of food / the house was clean then came back a few days later with the cops and threatened to arrest me for obstruction if I didn’t give my kids up.
Next they started us on a case plan and we jumped through there hoops and did what they said. It took us over a year to get our kids back home.
Things were going good, we were all together once again we were all happy and the kids were growing like weeds. But then my youngest got sick and I took her to the hospital and after three or four hours in the ER they admit her with double pneumonia, she had a temp of a 104.
Over the next few days she was not herself she was real aggressive toward us and the nurse or anybody that came near her she would claw at herself and bite and scream to the point that we sure did not know what to do. And I don’t think the hospital did either. But this is where they get CPS back in to it.
We still have two kids at home and I have to work and was not able to spend as much time as they thought we should have at the hospital they call CPS. I think she had a reaction to something they had given her. But they come up with something else. She must be having withdraws from meth. The next thing I know they say they did a hair folic test on her and she was positive for meth. This is the hospital saying all this. Then CPS comes by wanting my kids again. I told them to kiss my ass and to get off my land. Well we go and hide out for a while but soon have to return home. I see the cops drive by the house and I knew they were up to something so I told Kelly if I was not backing soon to take the kids out of there. Will I get a few blocks away with the cops on my ass all the way they pull me over and ask where Kelly and the kids are? Well I told them to go to hell and they take me to jail for obstruction. I got out we hide out for the weekend. We talk it over and decide to turn them over to CPS. Wrong thing to do because this is where they lie out there ass. They want more hair test done and we comply with them. They get the tests back and say my two girls were positive. will I know that they are lying. So on one of our visits we cut some of my girl’s hair and have it tested and it was negative so we told them we want to have the girls tested again at a place of our own choosing they agree if we pay for it. Ok so we get it done and it comes back negative once again but by that time I guess it didn’t matter .The court takes away our rights the foster mom gets to adopt our kids and that is that we don’t know where they are at or get to see them. Will yesterday we are taking presents to CPS for our kids who we haven't seen for over a year and Kelly starts saying Jeff look it’s our kids they are here walking right in to the doors where we are at our oldest girl sees us and yells daddy and I get to hug her and try to tell them we love them but foster mom goes into shock and hurries them all back to the van. This is our second Christmas without them and it’s not getting any better. We love our Children and would do anything to have them back in our loving arms where they belong.
Angelina / Justin / Jessica. We love you always and forever. Mom and Dad
Next they started us on a case plan and we jumped through there hoops and did what they said. It took us over a year to get our kids back home.
Things were going good, we were all together once again we were all happy and the kids were growing like weeds. But then my youngest got sick and I took her to the hospital and after three or four hours in the ER they admit her with double pneumonia, she had a temp of a 104.
Over the next few days she was not herself she was real aggressive toward us and the nurse or anybody that came near her she would claw at herself and bite and scream to the point that we sure did not know what to do. And I don’t think the hospital did either. But this is where they get CPS back in to it.
We still have two kids at home and I have to work and was not able to spend as much time as they thought we should have at the hospital they call CPS. I think she had a reaction to something they had given her. But they come up with something else. She must be having withdraws from meth. The next thing I know they say they did a hair folic test on her and she was positive for meth. This is the hospital saying all this. Then CPS comes by wanting my kids again. I told them to kiss my ass and to get off my land. Well we go and hide out for a while but soon have to return home. I see the cops drive by the house and I knew they were up to something so I told Kelly if I was not backing soon to take the kids out of there. Will I get a few blocks away with the cops on my ass all the way they pull me over and ask where Kelly and the kids are? Well I told them to go to hell and they take me to jail for obstruction. I got out we hide out for the weekend. We talk it over and decide to turn them over to CPS. Wrong thing to do because this is where they lie out there ass. They want more hair test done and we comply with them. They get the tests back and say my two girls were positive. will I know that they are lying. So on one of our visits we cut some of my girl’s hair and have it tested and it was negative so we told them we want to have the girls tested again at a place of our own choosing they agree if we pay for it. Ok so we get it done and it comes back negative once again but by that time I guess it didn’t matter .The court takes away our rights the foster mom gets to adopt our kids and that is that we don’t know where they are at or get to see them. Will yesterday we are taking presents to CPS for our kids who we haven't seen for over a year and Kelly starts saying Jeff look it’s our kids they are here walking right in to the doors where we are at our oldest girl sees us and yells daddy and I get to hug her and try to tell them we love them but foster mom goes into shock and hurries them all back to the van. This is our second Christmas without them and it’s not getting any better. We love our Children and would do anything to have them back in our loving arms where they belong.
Angelina / Justin / Jessica. We love you always and forever. Mom and Dad
Australia: Churches Receiving Public Money Can Ban Gay Foster Parents, Ruling Says
Australia: Churches Receiving Public Money Can Ban Gay Foster Parents, Ruling Says
CHURCH groups are free to discriminate against homosexuals after a landmark judgment in which a tribunal ruled religious charities are allowed to ban gay foster parents.
CHURCH groups are free to discriminate against homosexuals after a landmark judgment in which a tribunal ruled religious charities are allowed to ban gay foster parents.
Israel- Precedent set in Second Parent Adoption Case
Israel- Precedent set in Second Parent Adoption Case
Melanie Nathan ; Dec 26-2010; A legal ruling in the Jerusalem Family Court on Thursday sets the Holy Land ahead of many a foreign jurisdiction when it comes to gay and lesbian second parent adoptions. Although a favorable ruling was reached in the precedent setting case, the gnawing question is whether or not the law will stand, given a slight variation of facts and the possibility of a conservative Judge, in future cases. What is needed to secure a precedent setting case such as this is actual legislated law.
Melanie Nathan ; Dec 26-2010; A legal ruling in the Jerusalem Family Court on Thursday sets the Holy Land ahead of many a foreign jurisdiction when it comes to gay and lesbian second parent adoptions. Although a favorable ruling was reached in the precedent setting case, the gnawing question is whether or not the law will stand, given a slight variation of facts and the possibility of a conservative Judge, in future cases. What is needed to secure a precedent setting case such as this is actual legislated law.
This was inspired by the first "Merry Christmas" post.
This was inspired by the first "Merry Christmas" post.
This year was the first year I was able to contact my son for Christmas in 7 years.
It was through MSN but the typed words were the sweetest gift I could have ever received. He is 17 now, and was in a place where the people caring for him were "drunk" and "fighting" but in that small time we talked, our Christmas was real and as magical as the ones when he was a small child.
I ache for the little boy that was stolen from me and I wonder if I'll ever see him laugh and play again so I won't just be grateful that I have him now. I love him and I am thankful that my battle to see my child is at an end but the battle to see justice done not just for my family but for the uncountable number of families who are suffering right under tyrannical, global assault on the family unit has just begun.
Fight the Power. Never Give Up. Love WILL conquer in the end!!!!
Love to you all, I know your pain.
Wendy -Mother of a Brave CAS Survivor
This year was the first year I was able to contact my son for Christmas in 7 years.
It was through MSN but the typed words were the sweetest gift I could have ever received. He is 17 now, and was in a place where the people caring for him were "drunk" and "fighting" but in that small time we talked, our Christmas was real and as magical as the ones when he was a small child.
I ache for the little boy that was stolen from me and I wonder if I'll ever see him laugh and play again so I won't just be grateful that I have him now. I love him and I am thankful that my battle to see my child is at an end but the battle to see justice done not just for my family but for the uncountable number of families who are suffering right under tyrannical, global assault on the family unit has just begun.
Fight the Power. Never Give Up. Love WILL conquer in the end!!!!
Love to you all, I know your pain.
Wendy -Mother of a Brave CAS Survivor
Government’s Secret Family Courts – Bill Maloney Reports
February 2010 - Award winning film director Bill Maloney is refused entrance to the Inner London Family Proceedings Court to support a young couple who were having their 10 month old baby girl taken away from them.
This is another tragic example of authorities taking children from young parents at birth.
Reported recently in The Times: Reforms to open up the family courts to the media are at risk of being scuppered by mounting opposition from senior judges, lawyers, childrens groups and MPs, The Times has learnt.
Editorial: When will kids matter most?
Editorial: When will kids matter most?
Despite years of study, it seems like no one wants to undertake (and pay for) a serious overhaul of child welfare in Colorado.
Despite years of study, it seems like no one wants to undertake (and pay for) a serious overhaul of child welfare in Colorado.
It's like using child psychology on the sheep.
Mother fights addiction and gets her son back
Teresa Lane was outraged when California Child Protective Services knocked on her door more than five years ago.
Note: Ah yes. The old, "Thank You CPS For Stealing My Children And Forcing Me To Clean Up" child abuse propaganda campaign.
Now I commend this mother for her accomplishments, but just because CPS gave her the kids back doesn't mean they're gonna give you yours.
Teresa Lane was outraged when California Child Protective Services knocked on her door more than five years ago.
Note: Ah yes. The old, "Thank You CPS For Stealing My Children And Forcing Me To Clean Up" child abuse propaganda campaign.
Now I commend this mother for her accomplishments, but just because CPS gave her the kids back doesn't mean they're gonna give you yours.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Despite recruiting efforts, DCF loses foster homes
Despite recruiting efforts, DCF loses foster homes
Despite a much-touted effort to recruit more foster parents, a new report by the federal court monitor overseeing the state Department of Children and Families says the agency lost a total of 300 foster homes during the third quarter of this year.
Note: It's because they suck to work for.
Despite a much-touted effort to recruit more foster parents, a new report by the federal court monitor overseeing the state Department of Children and Families says the agency lost a total of 300 foster homes during the third quarter of this year.
Note: It's because they suck to work for.
"Protecting Our Children??"~Over Hundreds of Years
"Protecting Our Children??"~Over Hundreds of Years
Many may find it hard to believe, but where we are today in regards to attitudes of Protecting Our Children didn't happen over night. In order to understand, we need to go back in time and understand some of the thoughts that influenced the attitudes of "Protecting Our Children" and even the "Best Interests of the Child"
Many may find it hard to believe, but where we are today in regards to attitudes of Protecting Our Children didn't happen over night. In order to understand, we need to go back in time and understand some of the thoughts that influenced the attitudes of "Protecting Our Children" and even the "Best Interests of the Child"
Submitted by Prentice
HELLO EVERYONE I NEED EVERYONE'S SUPPORT HERE. FIRST AND FOREMOST I AM THANKING GOD I SURVIVED BEING IN FOSTER CARE FOR 16 YEARS. I WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW MY LIFE WAS MISERABLE AND IT WAS VERY HARD FOR ME. MY AUNT TOOK ME INTO HER FOR THE PURPOSE OF MONEY. AT AGE 7 YEARS OLD EVERY TIME MY AUNT WAS DRUNK SHE WOULD JUST BEAT ME WITH A WHIP ON MY BACK AND LEGS. EVERY OTHER DAY AFTER THAT MY AUNT WOULD INVITE MEN OVER TO GET HIGH USING COCAINE AND INJECTING NEEDLES IN THEIR ARMS. MY OLDEST BROTHER USE TO TRY AND PROTECT ME AND AND OUR OTHER BROTHERS AND SISTERS. THESE MEN WERE RAPING BOTH OF MY SISTERS EVERY OTHER WEEK. THEN MY AUNTS HUSBAND THE FOSTER FATHER RAPED MY BROTHER. MY OLDEST BROTHER TRIED TO STOP THIS AND WHEN HE COULD NOT STOP THIS, MY AUNT CALLED THE CHICAGO POLICE TO HAVE MY BROTHER ARRESTED AND TAKEN TO MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL AND I NEVER SAW MY BROTHER AGAIN. AT 16 YEARS OLD I TRIED TO ESCAPE THE FOSTER HOME AND MY AUNT HAD PAID SOMETHING MONEY TO HAVE SOMEONE SHOOT ME IN MY RIGHT FOOT. I ALSO WAS RAPED BY A GROWN WOMAN WHEN I WAS 11 YEARS OLD. THIS IS HORRIBLE WHAT THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES AND THE COOK COUNTY PUBLIC GUARDIANS OFFICE HAS CAUSED ME TO GO THROUGH ALL OF THIS AND FOR WHAT. I AM AT A LOST BECAUSE WHEN I WAS HOME I WAS VERY HAPPY AND WELL TAKEN CARE OF MY FATHER AND MOTHER WAS VERY CARING AND UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE. AT AGE 22 WITHOUT MY FATHER AND MOTHER I DON'T KNOW IF I WOULD STILL BE HERE ON THIS EARTH. THE MEDIA AND THE POLITICIANS OWE ME MY MOTHER AND FATHER AN INTERVIEW TO HOLD DCFS AND THE PRIVATE AGENCY CHILD SERVE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS RECKLESS DESTRUCTION OF OUR FAMILY FOR UNJUST REASONS. PEOPLE THAT ARE WEALTHY AND CARING IF THEY KNEW ABOUT THIS THEY WOULD COME TO OUR AId. ONE MORE THING MY YOUNGEST SISTER IS IN TERRIBLE SHAPE BECAUSE SHE IS STILL A VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WHILE HER HEALTH IS AT RISK OF DEATH.
Submitted by Anonymous
On October 26, 2010, we picked our 6 week old son up from daycare. He was extremely fussy and it took us an hour to calm him down and get him to sleep. This is unusual because our infant is rarely fussy unless he has gas, in which case, gas x always helps. Anyway, an hour after we put him to sleep we went to take him out of the swing and noticed dark bruising on his leg that was not apparent before. We immediately took him to the ER. We were in the ER for 26 hours before transferring us to a pediatric hospital. The doctors diagnosed bilateral tibial fractures and a left femoral fracture. Upon discharge from the hospital, CPS took our child into their care and placed him in foster care. We have never had any issues with the law and are good parents. we are sure the daycare is responsible but CPS doesn't care. Because we are the parents, it must be us that abused him. He has only been at this daycare for 2 days. We had a hearing at the 14 day mark where CPS asked for a continuance. Then 14 days later, another continuance. 14 more days.....judge cancels hearing and ordered a mediation. At mediation CPS wanted us to sign a form stating them as our son's managing conservator in order to get him back before the holidays. we refused to sign anything stating guilt or naming them the caretaker for our child. so now we are awaiting a trial in mid January and missing our first Christmas together.
I hate CPS, they are ruining our lives. We are missing the developmental milestones in our sons life and important bonding time. Not to mention that our son is strictly breastfed and I am having trouble keeping up without the daily stimulation from him feeding. We wanted the best for our family and did what we THOUGHT was right bringing him to the hospital and it all blew up in our face. They have no proof of abuse but are still able to keep him? How is this legal or possible?
I hate CPS, they are ruining our lives. We are missing the developmental milestones in our sons life and important bonding time. Not to mention that our son is strictly breastfed and I am having trouble keeping up without the daily stimulation from him feeding. We wanted the best for our family and did what we THOUGHT was right bringing him to the hospital and it all blew up in our face. They have no proof of abuse but are still able to keep him? How is this legal or possible?
"Merry Christmas"
You cannot listen to the radio, you cannot watch TV, you cannot go out to the store, and you cannot read the papers.
A song can cut through you like a knife. Watching and hearing children laugh and play is cruel. "Merry Christmas", "Joy to the world" and "Peace on Earth" is an insult.
That's the reality for a parent or relative left with nothing but an empty bed, un played with toys and maybe a picture that cannot hold onto or talk to you.
While the world around you rejoices, you are falling into a deep, dark pit that cannot be climbed out of.
Nobody listens to you, or even bothers to understand what you are going through and what your fears are for your children. It seems like they think you just lost your wallet or the hamster died.
Somebody's taking "Care" of your child, and Fuck You!
That was my Christmas 30 years ago. One does NOT forgive nor forget!
Bill Medvecky
A song can cut through you like a knife. Watching and hearing children laugh and play is cruel. "Merry Christmas", "Joy to the world" and "Peace on Earth" is an insult.
That's the reality for a parent or relative left with nothing but an empty bed, un played with toys and maybe a picture that cannot hold onto or talk to you.
While the world around you rejoices, you are falling into a deep, dark pit that cannot be climbed out of.
Nobody listens to you, or even bothers to understand what you are going through and what your fears are for your children. It seems like they think you just lost your wallet or the hamster died.
Somebody's taking "Care" of your child, and Fuck You!
That was my Christmas 30 years ago. One does NOT forgive nor forget!
Bill Medvecky
Kids endangered by Oklahoma public officials' “amnesia”
Kids endangered by Oklahoma public officials' “amnesia”
The chairman and vice chairman of the Oklahoma Commission for Human Services appear to be suffering from amnesia.
The chairman and vice chairman of the Oklahoma Commission for Human Services appear to be suffering from amnesia.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Woman defrauds police with Christmas gift for needy claim
Woman defrauds police with Christmas gift for needy claim
Claiming she needed Christmas gifts for sick kids, a 49-year-old Miami woman got 64 toys from the Miami-Dade Police Department -- whose officers arrested her Thursday for scamming them.
Claiming she needed Christmas gifts for sick kids, a 49-year-old Miami woman got 64 toys from the Miami-Dade Police Department -- whose officers arrested her Thursday for scamming them.
No home to call my own
No home to call my own
By a student at Crenshaw High School
Do you know how it feels to lose a parent not to death but the government taking them away? Or to have to grow up with people you know but really don’t like? Well, I don’t live with either of my parents or my family members; instead I had to join someone else’s. None of us are really related but somehow we call each other family. The government or foster care want us to call each other family, but the people I live with are not.
By a student at Crenshaw High School
Do you know how it feels to lose a parent not to death but the government taking them away? Or to have to grow up with people you know but really don’t like? Well, I don’t live with either of my parents or my family members; instead I had to join someone else’s. None of us are really related but somehow we call each other family. The government or foster care want us to call each other family, but the people I live with are not.
Police: 4 siblings missing from NY foster homes
Police: 4 siblings missing from NY foster homes
New York City police say they're looking for four siblings believed to have been taken from the foster homes where they were staying.
Note: They're probably just spending Christmas with their family.
New York City police say they're looking for four siblings believed to have been taken from the foster homes where they were staying.
Note: They're probably just spending Christmas with their family.
Judge ensures woman has prison visits from daughter at Christmas
Judge ensures woman has prison visits from daughter at Christmas
A judge has asked immigration authorities to do all in their power to ensure a 20-year-old mother receives daily visits in Mountjoy Prison over Christmas from her two-year-old child.
Ms Justice Maureen Clark heard in the High Court that Stella Omoregie and her baby daughter, Favour, were among a large group of failed asylum seekers being deported to Nigeria on December 15 when their plane got into difficulties and was forced to land in Athens.
A judge has asked immigration authorities to do all in their power to ensure a 20-year-old mother receives daily visits in Mountjoy Prison over Christmas from her two-year-old child.
Ms Justice Maureen Clark heard in the High Court that Stella Omoregie and her baby daughter, Favour, were among a large group of failed asylum seekers being deported to Nigeria on December 15 when their plane got into difficulties and was forced to land in Athens.
Good Morning and Happy Christmas Eve
I would really like to hear from a few of you parent victims of CPS who are unable to see your children on Christmas, for a post that I would like to do tomorrow. I went to bed thinking about this issue last night after posting a link to the Social Worker's blog who, BTW, will be enjoying Christmas with her family.
http://legallykidnapped.blogspot.com/p/submit-your-story-to-legally-kidnapped.html
or email it to Patism66@gmail.com
http://legallykidnapped.blogspot.com/p/submit-your-story-to-legally-kidnapped.html
or email it to Patism66@gmail.com
Submitted by Amber
My children are being held against there will with Oregon state cps. There are not being permitted to speak to me. Except for my 5yr old son Collin. My 12 & 8yr old have had no contacted with since there father was allowed to abandon them at his brothers house against my knowledge. I had contacted several law enforcement agencies in ca. and in or. Oregon had sided that the father did no wrong and I should obtain a court order in the state I live in to retain custody and come to Oregon to retrieve my children. I did that ans was arrested for trying to contact my children. Thus the police/cps placed my children with my husbands brother and gave him foster status while i went to jail for telephonic harassment for contacting the my husbands family addressing my court order to pick up my children. cps had made so many claims to bash me as a wonderful parent and current keeps my children ..its Christmas and I have a court order to speak to my youngest twice weekly...social service has not made any effort to make that happen and has let the brother leave to another city for Xmas...reunification is the plan ..but how is that suppose to happen with incompetent cps workers and there public defenders who could care less?
Submitted by Anonymous
DCF came in to my house asking questions my wife told she wanted nothing to do with them but they persisted and took our child away for false accusations. I was found not guilty after my child came and told the truth in court i was in orange county for 14 months before they did the evidence hearing to prepare for trial that is when the judge got mad and told the state attorney that he will not take this to trial, because he believed my child was telling the truth, my child told her psychologist many times same thing, she told the investigator the same thing, they did not want to listen to anyone not my other children not my wife or x wife or my father in law or my neighbors or my x mother in law or my coworkers they did not find anything at forensic interview they just wanted to have a case so they can all have jobs and something to do so they can get paid, they did not care about this family it was nothing but a business transaction to them, this came from the horses mouth. so if you are not guilty of harming your child do not let them in your house if I knew better I would not have let them in our house that it almost got taken away.
Man with foster child arrested for child porn
A local man has been accused of sending child pornography to an undercover agent.
SMH: MTV Paid Teen Mom Amber To Beat Her Baby Daddy’s A$s???
SMH: MTV Paid Teen Mom Amber To Beat Her Baby Daddy’s A$s???
“THEY made me do it!” Teen Mom Amber Portwood claims MTV producers PAID her to pummel former fiance Gary Shirley on the show – and she’ll use that as a defense as she fights felony abuse charges that stem from the beating, The ENQUIRER has learned exclusively.
“THEY made me do it!” Teen Mom Amber Portwood claims MTV producers PAID her to pummel former fiance Gary Shirley on the show – and she’ll use that as a defense as she fights felony abuse charges that stem from the beating, The ENQUIRER has learned exclusively.
Mom accuses DCF of neglecting infant
Mom accuses DCF of neglecting infant
A single mother is alleging the Department of Children and Families neglected her 10-month-old daughter while the girl was in state care earlier this month.
A single mother is alleging the Department of Children and Families neglected her 10-month-old daughter while the girl was in state care earlier this month.
'Your son is gone. He's with his adoptive parents'
'Your son is gone. He's with his adoptive parents'
At five o'clock I asked the nurse for the final time when my son would arrive. She turned to me and said: 'Your son is gone. He's already gone with his adoptive parents'.
At five o'clock I asked the nurse for the final time when my son would arrive. She turned to me and said: 'Your son is gone. He's already gone with his adoptive parents'.
The Great Holiday Visit Debate
This is a blog post from a social worker whose blog I have been following for a while. And giving credit where credit is due, I think that this particular post provides some real insight into the way these people think.
The Great Holiday Visit Debate
I had to comment. Sometimes she posts my comments, sometimes she doesn't. I don't loose sleep over it either way. I'll just post it here so that nobody misses it.
The Great Holiday Visit Debate
I had to comment. Sometimes she posts my comments, sometimes she doesn't. I don't loose sleep over it either way. I'll just post it here so that nobody misses it.
The State of Florida is making efforts to send kids home for Christmas.
http://www.waltonsun.com/news/foster-89512-newsherald-holidays-home.html
Perhaps you could start looking into programs like this.
Re >> Most kids won't grow up knowing that information
Yeah, God forbid you tell them the truth about their lives, for example that all of you wonderful social workers and foster parents who care so much had better things to do than to let them spend a little time with their families on Christmas. It's better for you, I suppose, if they don't know that their parents made efforts to make it happen. I know if I was a kid in this system right now, knowing the truth would make me hate you that much more. Helps the alienation process along.
The real parents should have the right to see their kids on Christmas. Just because it's inconvenient for some foster parent doesn't make that an unreasonable request.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Over Half of Child Prisoners Are in Adult Jails, Officials Admit
Over Half of Child Prisoners Are in Adult Jails, Officials Admit
Denpasar. Fifty-seven percent of the more than 6,000 children incarcerated across the country are locked up alongside adult offenders rather than in juvenile detention centers, according to child welfare officials.
Denpasar. Fifty-seven percent of the more than 6,000 children incarcerated across the country are locked up alongside adult offenders rather than in juvenile detention centers, according to child welfare officials.
While Kids Die LA Child Welfare Employees Sting Taxpayers
While Kids Die LA Child Welfare Employees Sting Taxpayers
I so wanted to report the LA County Agency responsible for the safety of children had done something good, finally. Wait, I can. Sort of. Nah. It's only a pr move.
I so wanted to report the LA County Agency responsible for the safety of children had done something good, finally. Wait, I can. Sort of. Nah. It's only a pr move.
Caseworker facing allegations of child porn released on his own recognizance
Caseworker facing allegations of child porn released on his own recognizance
Note: Now if this isn't a case of taking care of their own, I don't know what is.
A caseworker with Oneida County Child Protective Services who is facing child porn charges is now out of police custody.
Note: Now if this isn't a case of taking care of their own, I don't know what is.
A caseworker with Oneida County Child Protective Services who is facing child porn charges is now out of police custody.
Child abuse case worker released pending child pornography case
Child abuse case worker released pending child pornography case
An Oneida County Child Protective Services case worker has been released on his own recognizance while he faces pending charges of possessing child pornography, according to federal court documents.
An Oneida County Child Protective Services case worker has been released on his own recognizance while he faces pending charges of possessing child pornography, according to federal court documents.
Foster mom pleads guilty to drowning toddler
Foster mom pleads guilty to drowning toddler
A California woman who drowned her 3-year-old foster son because he peed on himself has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Prosecutors say 30-year-old Sylvia Dominguez and her 34-year-old boyfriend Gabriel Peralta were facing trial next year for the murder of Gilbert Dominguez in June 2008.
A California woman who drowned her 3-year-old foster son because he peed on himself has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Prosecutors say 30-year-old Sylvia Dominguez and her 34-year-old boyfriend Gabriel Peralta were facing trial next year for the murder of Gilbert Dominguez in June 2008.
County social worker fired after damaging vehicle
County social worker fired after damaging vehicle
An Erie County social worker was fired Wednesday for damaging a county vehicle and failing to report it to supervisors.
An Erie County social worker was fired Wednesday for damaging a county vehicle and failing to report it to supervisors.
Infant's death becomes issue in foster care suit
Infant's death becomes issue in foster care suit
Attorneys for the plaintiffs in a class-action federal lawsuit seeking changes in Oklahoma's foster care system are trying to exploit the "tragic and sensational" death of an infant whose body was found in a washing machine, defense lawyers allege in a motion filed this week in Tulsa federal court.
Attorneys for the plaintiffs in a class-action federal lawsuit seeking changes in Oklahoma's foster care system are trying to exploit the "tragic and sensational" death of an infant whose body was found in a washing machine, defense lawyers allege in a motion filed this week in Tulsa federal court.
LA Audit Reveals “Inappropriate”, and Unnecessary Phone Charges Made by LA County Child Welfare Department.
LA Audit Reveals “Inappropriate”, and Unnecessary Phone Charges Made by LA County Child Welfare Department.
The Los Angeles County child welfare department found themselves under scrutiny for phone charges for the year 2009. An audit report by the Los Angeles County Auditor – Controller, highlighted several instances of phone misuse and administrative neglect.
The Los Angeles County child welfare department found themselves under scrutiny for phone charges for the year 2009. An audit report by the Los Angeles County Auditor – Controller, highlighted several instances of phone misuse and administrative neglect.
Tobacco Company Found Guilty of Giving Free Cigarettes to Black Children
Tobacco Company Found Guilty of Giving Free Cigarettes to Black Children
A North Carolina-based tobacco company tried to entice African-American children to become smokers by handing out free cigarettes in Boston during the 1950s and 1960s, a jury ruled on Dec. 14, awarding $71 million in compensatory damages to the estate and child of a woman who died of lung cancer in 2002.
A North Carolina-based tobacco company tried to entice African-American children to become smokers by handing out free cigarettes in Boston during the 1950s and 1960s, a jury ruled on Dec. 14, awarding $71 million in compensatory damages to the estate and child of a woman who died of lung cancer in 2002.
Baby mama drama
Baby mama drama
For much of the past decade, Mary O’Connor’s life has been defined by hardships that were a mix of bad luck and bad decisions. Pasadena Weekly readers may recall a four-part series of articles in 2008 that documented her ultimately successful fight to avoid eviction for possessing eight animals — some pets, some legally recognized service animals — in her rundown Los Angeles studio apartment.
For much of the past decade, Mary O’Connor’s life has been defined by hardships that were a mix of bad luck and bad decisions. Pasadena Weekly readers may recall a four-part series of articles in 2008 that documented her ultimately successful fight to avoid eviction for possessing eight animals — some pets, some legally recognized service animals — in her rundown Los Angeles studio apartment.
Father Suing DCF After Toddler's Death
Father Suing DCF After Toddler's Death
A Lake County father is suing the Department of Children and Families (DCF) because he says case managers didn't protect his 15-month-old son before his death.
A Lake County father is suing the Department of Children and Families (DCF) because he says case managers didn't protect his 15-month-old son before his death.
Some people just don't get it.
Okay people...
Remember a couple days ago I posted a link to this blog. http://bringusababy.blogspot.com/, specifically this post where she celebrates the joyous occasion of the mothers rights being terminated to her child and that she should be able to adopt.
Well apparently this blog post of hers pissed a few of you off as several of you have left comments expressing your disgust for her lack of empathy for the real mother and her tendency to believe everything that the nice social worker told her. Whatever. I don't control what any of you do. The point of me linking to such is so that you can understand how they think.
But it has gotten interesting.
First she justifies.
http://bringusababy.blogspot.com/2010/12/some-people-need-to-learn-if-you-dont.html
Here she responds to a comment left by my buddy Bill.
http://bringusababy.blogspot.com/2010/12/some-people-need-to-learn-if-you-dont.html
And now she's gong to put a stop to it all.
http://bringusababy.blogspot.com/2010/12/enough.html
And still she justifies and shows zero empathy for the mother. And yes folks, that is how they think.
Remember a couple days ago I posted a link to this blog. http://bringusababy.blogspot.com/, specifically this post where she celebrates the joyous occasion of the mothers rights being terminated to her child and that she should be able to adopt.
Well apparently this blog post of hers pissed a few of you off as several of you have left comments expressing your disgust for her lack of empathy for the real mother and her tendency to believe everything that the nice social worker told her. Whatever. I don't control what any of you do. The point of me linking to such is so that you can understand how they think.
But it has gotten interesting.
First she justifies.
http://bringusababy.blogspot.com/2010/12/some-people-need-to-learn-if-you-dont.html
Here she responds to a comment left by my buddy Bill.
http://bringusababy.blogspot.com/2010/12/some-people-need-to-learn-if-you-dont.html
And now she's gong to put a stop to it all.
http://bringusababy.blogspot.com/2010/12/enough.html
And still she justifies and shows zero empathy for the mother. And yes folks, that is how they think.
Couple accused of taking thousands of dollars for false adoptions
Couple accused of taking thousands of dollars for false adoptions
The Arkansas Attorney General's office has filed a complaint Thursday against a now-defunct Little Rock adoption agency, including its owners and a former employee in the lawsuit.
The Arkansas Attorney General's office has filed a complaint Thursday against a now-defunct Little Rock adoption agency, including its owners and a former employee in the lawsuit.
San Diego Toddler Laid To Rest
San Diego Toddler Laid To Rest
We have continuing coverage on the two year old girl who died in San Diego last week in what police call a case of severe child abuse.
We have continuing coverage on the two year old girl who died in San Diego last week in what police call a case of severe child abuse.
Native leaders reject new child-welfare agency
Native leaders reject new child-welfare agency
The B.C. government has delegated authority for aboriginal child protection in the Fraser Valley to an agency that does not have the support of prominent native leaders in the area.
The B.C. government has delegated authority for aboriginal child protection in the Fraser Valley to an agency that does not have the support of prominent native leaders in the area.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Woman Admits To Fatally Beating Foster Daughter
Woman Admits To Fatally Beating Foster Daughter
An Oceanside woman who fatally beat her 4-year-old foster daughter pleaded guilty Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter and other charges and faces 16 years behind bars.
An Oceanside woman who fatally beat her 4-year-old foster daughter pleaded guilty Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter and other charges and faces 16 years behind bars.
Foster mom pleads guilty to manslaughter in child's death
Foster mom pleads guilty to manslaughter in child's death
An Oceanside woman accused of killing her 4-year-old foster child in 2006 pleaded guilty Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter and will be sentenced to 16 years in prison.
An Oceanside woman accused of killing her 4-year-old foster child in 2006 pleaded guilty Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter and will be sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Police: Foster Child Found Safe After Men Take Off With Car
Police: Foster Child Found Safe After Men Take Off With Car
Prince George's County Police say a child has been found and is fine after being taken when two men stole a car with the child inside.
Prince George's County Police say a child has been found and is fine after being taken when two men stole a car with the child inside.
Affidavit describes ex-DCF worker’s advances toward ‘impaired’ teen
Affidavit describes ex-DCF worker’s advances toward ‘impaired’ teen
A man who is accused of making sexual advances on a 15-year-old girl in South Windsor while driving her home from a Hartford horseback riding program was fired from a job with the state Department of Children and Families in 2002 as a result of four similar allegations, police say.
A man who is accused of making sexual advances on a 15-year-old girl in South Windsor while driving her home from a Hartford horseback riding program was fired from a job with the state Department of Children and Families in 2002 as a result of four similar allegations, police say.
DCF Lags On Foster Care, Court Monitor Says
DCF Lags On Foster Care, Court Monitor Says
The state Department of Children and Families continues to lag in recruiting and retaining foster families — a problem that affects the entire child-protection system and results in children being sent to out-of-state facilities or languishing in institutions, according to the latest federal oversight report.
The state Department of Children and Families continues to lag in recruiting and retaining foster families — a problem that affects the entire child-protection system and results in children being sent to out-of-state facilities or languishing in institutions, according to the latest federal oversight report.
Author of pedophile book faces judge
The man behind a book advising pedophiles how to have relationships with children could face up to five years in prison.
Scammers seeking out forever families
Internet scam making the rounds. E-mail asks for families seeking children.
Muslim leaders demand probe of DYFS worker
Muslim leaders demand probe of DYFS worker
PATERSON - Muslim community leaders Tuesday demanded an investigation of a caseworker for the state's Division of Youth and Family Services who they say insulted Muslims when he allegedly hurled racial and religious slurs at them at a local restaurant.
PATERSON - Muslim community leaders Tuesday demanded an investigation of a caseworker for the state's Division of Youth and Family Services who they say insulted Muslims when he allegedly hurled racial and religious slurs at them at a local restaurant.
In Today's Case Of The Blind Leading The Blind... And A Major International Bullshit Alert!!!
China asks Israel to Help Fight Child Abuse
Israeli expertise in combating the phenomenon of child abuse is being exported to China for the first time.
Note: Ut oh. Wait a minute... Wait just a gal darn minute because as Legally Kidnapped has recently reported...
Study: Child abuse rate twice as high in Israel than in U.S.
And...
Israel faces child abuse claims
China would be better off importing British Babystealers for crying out loud.
Israeli expertise in combating the phenomenon of child abuse is being exported to China for the first time.
Note: Ut oh. Wait a minute... Wait just a gal darn minute because as Legally Kidnapped has recently reported...
Study: Child abuse rate twice as high in Israel than in U.S.
And...
Israel faces child abuse claims
China would be better off importing British Babystealers for crying out loud.
Police: Man arrested for threatening to punch female investigator's teeth out
Police: Man arrested for threatening to punch female investigator's teeth out
NORWALK -- A city man under investigation by the state Department of Children and Families was arrested Monday after he allegedly threatened to punch a female DCF worker in the mouth at a meeting at his children's school.
NORWALK -- A city man under investigation by the state Department of Children and Families was arrested Monday after he allegedly threatened to punch a female DCF worker in the mouth at a meeting at his children's school.
Exodus leaves children vulnerable
Exodus leaves children vulnerable
MORE than a third of the child-protection workers recruited from overseas to solve the workforce crisis in Gippsland have quit within a year.
Note: 2 reasons.
# 1. They suck to work for.
# 2. When good people realize what they have gotten themselves into, they tend to get out quick.
MORE than a third of the child-protection workers recruited from overseas to solve the workforce crisis in Gippsland have quit within a year.
Note: 2 reasons.
# 1. They suck to work for.
# 2. When good people realize what they have gotten themselves into, they tend to get out quick.
Banker with youth ties faces child porn counts
Banker with youth ties faces child porn counts
The U. S. Attorney’s Office says Chad A. Salvatore is a bank vice president, a foster parent and an active volunteer with organizations that bring foreign exchange students into Western New York.
The U. S. Attorney’s Office says Chad A. Salvatore is a bank vice president, a foster parent and an active volunteer with organizations that bring foreign exchange students into Western New York.
Barbie Video Site Linked To Porn Site
A mother discovered the porn link on the site Barbie site while helping her child upload videos for a contest.
West Sussex County Council rated inadequate at keeping kids safe from abuse
West Sussex County Council rated inadequate at keeping kids safe from abuse
Note: They all suck.
WEST Sussex County Council has promised steps are under way to address shortcomings after inspectors declared it "inadequate" at safeguarding children from neglect and abuse.
Note: They all suck.
WEST Sussex County Council has promised steps are under way to address shortcomings after inspectors declared it "inadequate" at safeguarding children from neglect and abuse.
Who's Spying on You?
Who's Spying on You?
Yesterday, the Washington Post published the latest installment in its “Top Secret America” series, an ongoing investigation into the costly and expansive security buildup in the United States following the September 11, 2001 attacks. Mike German, ACLU Policy Counsel and a former FBI agent, appeared on Countdown with Keith Olbermann last night to discuss the article:
Yesterday, the Washington Post published the latest installment in its “Top Secret America” series, an ongoing investigation into the costly and expansive security buildup in the United States following the September 11, 2001 attacks. Mike German, ACLU Policy Counsel and a former FBI agent, appeared on Countdown with Keith Olbermann last night to discuss the article:
NJ Dad: I Was Denied Custody Of Son For Being Muslim
NJ Dad: I Was Denied Custody Of Son For Being Muslim
A New Jersey father says he’s being denied custody of his young solely because he’s a Muslim.
A New Jersey father says he’s being denied custody of his young solely because he’s a Muslim.
Social worker leaves job after sending 'inappropriate and offensive' emails
Social worker leaves job after sending 'inappropriate and offensive' emails
A social worker who sent inappropriate and offensive emails to colleagues and friends has left her job at Hammersmith and Fulham Council after being found guilty of misconduct.
A social worker who sent inappropriate and offensive emails to colleagues and friends has left her job at Hammersmith and Fulham Council after being found guilty of misconduct.
N.C. court voids adoption by same-sex couple
N.C. court voids adoption by same-sex couple
North Carolina's highest court on Monday voided a state senator's adoption of her former domestic partner's biological son, a move that appears to close a method for same-sex couples to adopt unless the Legislature steps in.
North Carolina's highest court on Monday voided a state senator's adoption of her former domestic partner's biological son, a move that appears to close a method for same-sex couples to adopt unless the Legislature steps in.
President Obama Signs Critical Legislation to Prevent Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
President Obama Signs Critical Legislation to Prevent Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
President Barack Obama signs S. 3817, the “CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010,” (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act) in the Oval Office, Dec. 20, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama signs S. 3817, the “CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010,” (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act) in the Oval Office, Dec. 20, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Father Harrassed by cps for feeding kids organic food.
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Inquiry finds Tas child protection system inadequate
Inquiry finds Tas child protection system inadequate
An inquiry into Tasmania's child protection system has been told almost two-thirds of children in state care don't have a proper plan to manage their health and welfare.
An inquiry into Tasmania's child protection system has been told almost two-thirds of children in state care don't have a proper plan to manage their health and welfare.
Man arrested after being accused of molesting adoptive children
Man arrested after being accused of molesting adoptive children
A Lubbock man is now behind bars after being accused of molesting his adopted children for seven years.
A Lubbock man is now behind bars after being accused of molesting his adopted children for seven years.
Child welfare secrecy prevents truth
Child welfare secrecy prevents truth
Children’s Services Minister Yvonne Fritz says she won’t order an investigation into how social workers handled the case that ended in horrifying tragedy this week.
Children’s Services Minister Yvonne Fritz says she won’t order an investigation into how social workers handled the case that ended in horrifying tragedy this week.
Submitted by Kelli
I have a friend in Montana who has been fighting for her kids for 7 years, almost 8 years. The state of Montana is telling her she can not say in court that she plans to return home where her family, friends, and a multitude of support are. They are telling her she HAS to sign over the rights to her son in order to get her daughters back. But before she can get her daughters back, she has to go through a treatment plan. She has passed all the treatment plans they have given her too so far. Everytime that she has planned to move back to her home state of Iowa, she always loses her kids again. They are keeping her in the state against her will, and she will not leave without her kids. I need help on how to get someone to fight with her against the state of Iowa. Her dad in Iowa has sent her a list of laws that the state of Montana have broken in her case and the list keeps getting bigger. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!
Submitted by Sheryce
Late last night my 2 month old daughter was taken into foster care.
She was born 4 weeks early weighing 7lbs 9oz and was discharged from the hospital with a light heart murmur and jaundice but otherwise in good health.
After a few weeks, she wasn't gaining weight even though she was eating. (I breastfed) So we were at the doctor 3-4 times a week since she was born getting her weight re-checked and speaking with lactation consultants and physicians.
2 weeks ago (she was 6 weeks) one of her doctors admitted her to the hospital for monitoring. We spent 2 weeks living in that hospital with her feeding her around the clock and having weight checks twice a day. She gained, lost, gained, then lost again. She got up to 9lbs 1oz and when she was discharged she weighed 8lbs 6oz. but the doctors felt she was ok to leave because the bottom line was, she gained weight.
Well CPS came to the hospital a couple days before we left and said we needed to find someone to come live with us for up to 45 days because we were being accused of not feeding our child. So I called a friend of mine from back home in Illinois (we're in NC) and she took off work and spent the money to fly out immediately. She was checked out by CPS and given the go ahead to come out here to stay with us to monitor how we feed her at home.
Well the day after she got here we had a safety meeting at the DSS agency where we were told that she no longer was approved because she didn't have kids of her own. Ok, understandable. We gave them a couple that lives on base (we're military) and have a 5 month old child. They approved them at first but that lasted only a few hours. They denied them for "unknown reasons".
Now it's a few days before Christmas and not many people are able to just drop their family or their lives to come live with us for an undetermined amount of time. We were given a short amount of time to come up with as many names as possible. But no one we know is willing or able to come out here. We live over 1000 miles away from home and not everyone has the money to drop on an immediate flight out here.
We have documentation showing just how often we went to the doctor and how often we had to get her blood drawn for her bilirubin testing (for the jaundice). I went to her doctor's office and requested her ENTIRE medical file since the day she was born. I asked for every doctor note and nurses name that weighed her and on what days. I showed this to CPS but they don't care now that my husband and I are proving them very wrong.
We now are spending Christmas trying to find a lawyer able to take our case over the holiday and selling my car to pay for the lawyer.
She was born 4 weeks early weighing 7lbs 9oz and was discharged from the hospital with a light heart murmur and jaundice but otherwise in good health.
After a few weeks, she wasn't gaining weight even though she was eating. (I breastfed) So we were at the doctor 3-4 times a week since she was born getting her weight re-checked and speaking with lactation consultants and physicians.
2 weeks ago (she was 6 weeks) one of her doctors admitted her to the hospital for monitoring. We spent 2 weeks living in that hospital with her feeding her around the clock and having weight checks twice a day. She gained, lost, gained, then lost again. She got up to 9lbs 1oz and when she was discharged she weighed 8lbs 6oz. but the doctors felt she was ok to leave because the bottom line was, she gained weight.
Well CPS came to the hospital a couple days before we left and said we needed to find someone to come live with us for up to 45 days because we were being accused of not feeding our child. So I called a friend of mine from back home in Illinois (we're in NC) and she took off work and spent the money to fly out immediately. She was checked out by CPS and given the go ahead to come out here to stay with us to monitor how we feed her at home.
Well the day after she got here we had a safety meeting at the DSS agency where we were told that she no longer was approved because she didn't have kids of her own. Ok, understandable. We gave them a couple that lives on base (we're military) and have a 5 month old child. They approved them at first but that lasted only a few hours. They denied them for "unknown reasons".
Now it's a few days before Christmas and not many people are able to just drop their family or their lives to come live with us for an undetermined amount of time. We were given a short amount of time to come up with as many names as possible. But no one we know is willing or able to come out here. We live over 1000 miles away from home and not everyone has the money to drop on an immediate flight out here.
We have documentation showing just how often we went to the doctor and how often we had to get her blood drawn for her bilirubin testing (for the jaundice). I went to her doctor's office and requested her ENTIRE medical file since the day she was born. I asked for every doctor note and nurses name that weighed her and on what days. I showed this to CPS but they don't care now that my husband and I are proving them very wrong.
We now are spending Christmas trying to find a lawyer able to take our case over the holiday and selling my car to pay for the lawyer.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Submitted by Joe
L.A. County corruption, a policed State fathers having no rights to their children.
I petitioned for divorce ending a two year marriage ended due to drugs and the abuse of my 2 year old daughter. To my surprise the court system was corrupt as the custody that was granted was taken away , I never seen so many cops in my whole live as I did the first weeks after the papers were served. The court system raped the family as they changed custody rights with unreasonable support demands of $1,500.00 per month when my job paid only 365.00 week in 1996 the system based it on potential rather than actuality me not knowing It was a lost cause soon after it started. In 2003 received from the Irvine police department to pick up my child or she was going to orangewood a county juvenile hall due to deplorable living conditions where she was held by the courts for ransom. I made a second mistake by picking up my child, I recall the call on Wednesday and responded, Monday morning I was in court on kidnapping charges, 10,000.00 later I was rewarded 100% custody which was another mistake, Today in
Today after two 12” high court folders no job no Driver or contractor license the false claim is over 120,000.00 as my second marriage two children starve and had to divorce to her bank account robed.
My 8 year old Girl Gerogia Eve and son Joe Paul are victims of the L.A. County system – my other daughter Jackie is going to a community college as her brother and sister starve. A corrupt system that holds good families hostage and puts fathers on the street. I wish I had my drivers and contractors license to be able to support my children while the county play there games on innocent families.
I petitioned for divorce ending a two year marriage ended due to drugs and the abuse of my 2 year old daughter. To my surprise the court system was corrupt as the custody that was granted was taken away , I never seen so many cops in my whole live as I did the first weeks after the papers were served. The court system raped the family as they changed custody rights with unreasonable support demands of $1,500.00 per month when my job paid only 365.00 week in 1996 the system based it on potential rather than actuality me not knowing It was a lost cause soon after it started. In 2003 received from the Irvine police department to pick up my child or she was going to orangewood a county juvenile hall due to deplorable living conditions where she was held by the courts for ransom. I made a second mistake by picking up my child, I recall the call on Wednesday and responded, Monday morning I was in court on kidnapping charges, 10,000.00 later I was rewarded 100% custody which was another mistake, Today in
Today after two 12” high court folders no job no Driver or contractor license the false claim is over 120,000.00 as my second marriage two children starve and had to divorce to her bank account robed.
My 8 year old Girl Gerogia Eve and son Joe Paul are victims of the L.A. County system – my other daughter Jackie is going to a community college as her brother and sister starve. A corrupt system that holds good families hostage and puts fathers on the street. I wish I had my drivers and contractors license to be able to support my children while the county play there games on innocent families.
Submitted by Shannon
My "doctor", Susan McVey, who actually turns out NOT to be a doctor, offered to watch my daughter, Alivia Hanson-Lybarger back on March 1, 2010, while I recovered from an ileostomy reversal, removal of ovarian cancer, removal of ovaries, tubes, and cul-de-sac. I had no family willing to watch my daughter at this time. I trusted this woman with my life. As soon as she had my daughter, she started drugging me up with VERY powerful pain medications and numerous other medications. 60-120 pills of diuladid every 2 weeks, flexeril, gabapentin, buspar, lethal dosages of anti-biotics, demerol, etc. This was actually, literally, killing me. Susan McVey said that I was dying and wouldn't be around much longer. On June 15, 2010, I was tricked into signing adoption papers that I thought and were told were simply further limited guardianship papers. I had said good bye to my family, my son, my husband. It wasn't until July, when I stopped taking ALL of the medications Susan had been trying to kill me with, that I realized everything that had taken place. I demanded my daughter back. Susan refused. Since August 18, 2010, I and my son have not been allowed to see my daughter!! My daughter has been apart of our lives since birth up until 16 months. Alivia turned 2 this past Thanksgiving. All we want is our baby girl back. Joseph is always asking, "where is my livi", "when will my livi be back"? We continue to fight, fight, fight. The father never signed away his rights to Alivia. Alivia has severe asthma and requires a nebulizer and 2 different medications with it. Susan McVey has been illegally writing my daughter prescriptions instead of making her pediatrician aware of her asthma. Susan has threatened numerous people's lives for trying to help me and my daughter. Please, help bring justice for Alivia.
Thank you,
Shannon Lybarger
Thank you,
Shannon Lybarger
DCF sending some foster children home for the holidays
DCF sending some foster children home for the holidays
The last time Brianna spoke with her grandmother, she heard about the 23 inches of snow on the ground and how the temperature dropped to more than 20 below zero.
The last time Brianna spoke with her grandmother, she heard about the 23 inches of snow on the ground and how the temperature dropped to more than 20 below zero.
L.A. County's child welfare agency wastes $514,000 on cellphones, audit finds
L.A. County's child welfare agency wastes $514,000 on cellphones, audit finds
More than 1,400 of the department's 5,000 phones were not used by employees, yet were activated and incurred $330,000 in service charges. One worker racked up $2,000 in personal international calls.
More than 1,400 of the department's 5,000 phones were not used by employees, yet were activated and incurred $330,000 in service charges. One worker racked up $2,000 in personal international calls.
Panel wants state foster care overhaul
The proposed overhaul calls for Texas to scrap its system of allowing anyone to start a private child-placing agency and ask to care for abused and neglected youngsters.